Mental healthcare is government priority, says Minister Mehta
Summary
Health Minister Nisha Mehta said the government is committed to making mental health services more accessible, affordable and responsive, and to ensuring people seeking help are not humiliated or neglected. She said the Cabinet has approved a concept paper on mental health and the government will now draft legislation to expand services and allocate beds in larger hospitals.
Key Points
- Minister for Health and Food Safety Nisha Mehta said mental health remains a government priority.
- The Cabinet has approved a concept paper on mental health, and legislation will now be drafted based on that framework.
- The government wants to expand access to services from early intervention and basic treatment to specialized care.
- Mehta pledged to reserve beds for mental health services in hospitals with more than 100 beds and improve service management.
